Maddon Rays Not Judge And Jury For A Rod - RealGM Wiretap
Alex Rodriguez doesn't have to worry about being purposely hit by a Tampa Bay Rays pitcher during this weekend's series.
"I'm not supposed to pass judgment or enact laws. It's not my job nike air max 90 goedkoop bestellen ," Joe Maddon said. "My job is to run this team. Our pitchers' job is to try and get them out. Don't attempt to be judge and jury. Just let everybody do their jobs."
The New York Yankees have been concerned about Rodriguez ever since Ryan Dempster was allowed to throw at him multiple times before connecting with a pitch last weekend.
"I respect the fact that [Maddon] respects the process," Rodriguez said. "It's great to get back to just baseball."
Evan Longoria has said that he doesn't believe Rodriguez should be playing during the appeal of his 211-game suspension, but he echoed Maddon's statement.
"If the question arose to me I would never say throw at him intentionally," Longoria said. "First of all, I don't want to put a guy on base. I'd rather just try and get him out. I don't think it's the right thing to do. You don't want to get somebody hurt, whether it's him or somebody on our team if they decide to retaliate or it backfires. I think it's better to try and get him out."
Adam LaRoche Retires Leaves $13M On Table - RealGM Wiretap
Adam LaRoche surprised the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday by telling them that he intends to retire.
Rick Hahn said LaRoche told his teammates in a clubhouse meeting and was asked to reconsider, which the general manager characterized as a "personal decision."
The 36-year-old signed a two-year deal for $25 million with the White Sox a year ago and leaves $13 million on the table with the decision.
LaRoche said he would address his decision in more detail later this week.
"I want to sleep on it again," LaRoche said, according to the Chicago Tribune. "I didn't come in yesterday because I wanted to make sure it was the right move and make an emotional decision. I'm confident it is.
"Out of my respect for these guys and Rick nike air max thea dames roze , they asked me to give it a day or two to confirm."
Justin Verlander Records 2000th Strikeout Against Twins - RealGM Wiretap
Justin Verlander fanned Eddie Rosario in the fourth inning on Wednesday for the 2,000 strikeout of his career.
Verlander is the second pitcher in Detroit Tigers history to reach the mark. Mickey Lolich was the first.
The right-hander is the 76th Major League pitcher to reach the mark.
The Padres and reliever Joaquin Benoit have completed a $15.5M, two-year contract that includes a vesting option for 2016, according to an ESPN report.
The team announced the move Saturday.
Baines Martnez Has Full Confidence In His Own Blueprint - RealGM Wiretap
Leighton Baines spoke to Daniel Taylor of The Guardian about the differences between Roberto Martínez and David Moyes as manager at Everton.
"The two managers are totally different, in every way," said Baines. "They both have things they are really good at but with the current manager, he's ultra-positive. He takes the positive from every single scenario.
"That's been the big thing for me: the difference in the style of play, committing to that and not feeling like we have to adapt to the opposition. The new manager has that confidence and belief in himself, in his own blueprint. And then in us. He tells us we're not going to change nike air max thea dames zwart wit , we're just going to improve constantly and keep ppracticinguntil we get to the level where we want to be. Stick to it, don't compromise, get better at it.
"He also spoke about the Champions League from the start. He didn't shy away from it. He came in and straight away he set the bar high. We might have got away with a fairly ordinary season – the changeover with the new manager, the first season, a transitional season – but he didn't want to accept that. He wanted to improve on what we'd done before, and we've done that."
